Internal Audit Officer

Job description

Banco Intl de Costa Rica (BICSA) - Coral Gables, FL

Job description - INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER

GENERAL-PURPOSE

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Corporate Internal Auditor in coordinating effective auditing activities designed to add value, improve operations, and help the Agency accomplish its objectives. Moreover, the Audit Officer shall assist the Corporate Internal Auditor in the planning of audits, execution of fieldwork, and reporting of results to management, as well as overseeing the outsourced auditors, and representing the Internal Audit Department at the

Miami Agency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with the Corporate Internal Audit Statute, Process and Procedures, and with the overall organization's policies, procedures, the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal

Auditing (IPPF), as well as the Code of Ethics adopted by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and applicable regulatory guidelines.

Maintain awareness of the Bank's overall mission and strategic business plan in order to gain a strong knowledge of its core business operations.

Get to know the institution's operational and compliance high-risk areas, as well as the overall effectiveness of the management team and system of internal control related to those areas.

Provide timely and objective feedback to the Corporate Internal Auditor and Agency's management, as appropriate, regarding significant internal control issues or areas of potential concern.

Act as a liaison between Head Office's Internal Audit Department and the outsourced auditors to ensure all parties are kept informed.

Plan the audit, determine the audit scope through an assessment of risks, evaluate the design of existing controls, develop and execute test programs to assess adherence with established controls and document test results; participate and lead discussions of audit results with management responsible for the audited area; and structure, write and distribute audit reports directing management to respond with a corrective action plan.

Maintain regular communication with the Corporate Internal Auditor in order to report the status of planned versus actual audits.

Serve as a facilitator during audit peer reviews to ensure ongoing audits progress smoothly, for audits performed by outsourced auditors:

*Distribute the Audit Request Letters to the auditees in order to obtain the necessary documentation to execute the audit.

*Attend entrance/exit meetings, in coordination with the Corporate Internal Auditor.

*Review the draft report along with the Corporate Internal Auditor prior to submission to the auditee.

*Obtain responses from auditees and incorporate them into the final report.

*Review the final report along with the Corporate Internal Auditor prior to submission to the auditee.

*Monitor audit findings to assess whether management is taking appropriate and timely corrective action and whether the follow-up process related to those findings is effective and update the audit tracking system.

*Assemble and submit to the Corporate Internal Auditor current information on audit issues, reports, and audit tracking results.

*Maintain awareness and understanding of the laws and regulations that affect the Agency in

Miami.

*Serve as the primary point of contact between the Supervisory Authorities and Agency.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree is desirable but not required.
• Relevant professional certifications (i.e. CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, COSO, COBIT,

ISO, CAMS), or willingness to pursue a certification.

• At least 5-7 years of experience in internal and/or external audits of financial institutions.
• Knowledge of the banking industry, audit practices and standards, and US banking laws and regulations, US GAAP.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Outlook, and audit-related software (i.e., CCH TeamMate, ACL, Idea, CaseWare, etc.)

BENEFITS: Salary + Medical + Dental + Life Ins + 401k

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coral Gables, FL 33146: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in BSA/AML Compliance and Bank Operations

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location